Foam-Control®
R-SHIELD® Sheathing

Foam-Control® R-SHIELD® film-faced insulation is a cost-effective, durable, and energy efficient solution for insulated sheathing applications. It is an ideal material to provide a code compliant air and weather resistant barrier and reduce energy loss through framing members.

Foam-Control® R-SHIELD® Sheathing Advantages

Film-faced for toughness

Air Barrier

Weather Resistive Barrier

Superior moisture resistance

Low water vapor permeability

No CFC, HCFC, HFC, or formaldehyde

No long-term R-value loss or thermal drift

Benefits of Foam-Control® R-SHIELD® Sheathing

Cost effective thermal design is among the highest priorities in construction. Foam-Control R-SHIELD exterior sheathing insulation is available in a range of types necessary to provide energy efficiency, structural integrity, and cost effectiveness. Foam‑Control R-SHIELD is proven to lower energy costs, saving both money and precious resources.

Strength/R-Value

Compressive Strength1, psi

R-value/inch2

75º F

40º F

100

10

3.9

4.2

130

13

3.9

4.3

150

15

4.2

4.6

250

25

4.4

4.8

1 Compressive strength @ 10% deformation.2 R-value units are °F·ft2·h/Btu.3 Recommended for design in WARM climates.4 Recommended for design in COLD climates.5 Foam-Control R-SHIELD is available with a foil face. A foil face exposed to a cavity wall air space provides approximately an additional R-value of 2.0.

Foam-Control R-SHIELD is available in a wide range of standard R-values and thicknesses to meet your needs.

R-5, R-7.5, R-10, R-15

Product thicknesses for standard boards are provided in the Foam-Control R-SHIELD Thickness Selector. Project requirements vary, so Foam-Control R-SHIELD can be ordered in any R-value thicknesses to meet your needs.